Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jerome Haley made an announced visit for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry by applicants Domingo Abarquez, Daryl Abarquez, and Alexander Tecson.

Initial application: To operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), with a capacity of 4 (ambulatory only), was submitted to the department for licensure.

Fire clearance: Orange County Fire Authority granted the Fire Clearance March 5, 2025

The facility is a single level structure, with an attached garage. There’s a total of 5 bedrooms: 4 bedrooms for residents & 1 bedroom has been converted to a staff office space. There’s living room space, a dining area, and two bathrooms. Bedrooms (Residents): All bedrooms have the required furnishings: bed, lamp, chair, storage space, and a smart television.. Bathroom(s): Bathrooms are equipped with a working toilet, wash basin, and shower. Garb bars and non-skid matts were observed inside the shower. Kitchen: 4 of 4 burners and the warmer were operational on the gas stove. Sharps are kept locked in a drawer near the stove. Soaps and cleaning chemicals are locked below the sink. Sharps and chemicals are stored separately. Food Service: LPA Haley observed a well stocked supply of perishable and non-perishable food items that meet regulation requirements. An additional non-perishable food supply was observed in the garage. Office Area: There’s a locked office near bedroom 4 with a computer, printer, and additional storage cabinets.